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Farer Discovery IIvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery II39.5mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
Discovery II$925
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40.6mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.1mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6R5H
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,900

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What people say

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Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

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